Early Hawaiian Classics – 1927 - 1932

Kalama's Quartet

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Album Title: Early Hawaiian Classics – 1927 - 1932

Artist(s): Kalama's Quartet

Year: 1993

Genre(s)/Style(s): Hawaiian, Hapa Haole, Other

Track Listing:

  1. Medley Of Hulas 2:56
  2. Inikiniki Malie (Gentle Pinches Of The Wind) 2:56
  3. Tu-Tu-E, Tu-Tu-Hoi 2:58
  4. He Manao Healoha 2:58
  5. Mama E (A Medley Of Hulas) 2:56
  6. Wahine Ui (Beautiful Young Woman) 2:45
  7. Na Moku Eha (Kealoha) (The Four Islands) 2:56
  8. Ua Like No A Like (Love Is Mutual) 3:00
  9. Wai O Minnehaha (Waileale) (Waters Of Minnehaha) 2:55
  10. Palolo 2:57
  11. On The Beach Of Waikiki 2:56
  12. Maile Lau Li’ili’i (Little Maile Leaves) 2:07
  13. Hilo March 3:09
  14. Hapa Haole Hula Girl 2:14
  15. Kalamaula 3:10
  16. Nu Ioka Hula (New York Hula) 2:58
  17. Hoo-Hihi Oe Ke Ike Mai (You’re Beautiful To Behold) 2:58
  18. He Olu La No’u (That’s Just Fine For Me) 2:57
  19. Lei Ana Ika Mokihana (Mai Ka’i Kaua’i) (Wears The Mokihana Lei) 2:42
  20. Heeia 2:54
  21. Kawika/Liliu E 2:43
  22. Kaleponi (California) 3:27
  23. Lei E Hula 3:02
  24. Hilo Hula (Hilo Hanakahi) 3:15
  25. Hanohano Hanalei (The Glory Of Hanalei) 2:47
  26. Kuu Lei (My Wreath Of Flowers) 2:36

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Liner, Listening & Album Notes:

Recorded 1927-1932, except track 26 which dates from 1935.

  • Baritone Vocals, Guitar – Dave Kaleipua Munson
  • Bass Vocals, Guitar [Harp] – Bob Nawahine
  • Tenor Vocals, Ukulele – William Kalama
  • Tenor Vocals, Vocals [Falsetto], Steel Guitar – Mike Hanapi
  • Vocals, Steel Guitar – Bob Matsu

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